TELLING STORIES by TRACY CHAPMAN has sold 907,500 copies in 6 countries. The album sold best in United States (500,000 copies), France (200,000 copies) and Germany (150,000 copies).
TELLING STORIES certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Austria |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 29 June, 2000 |
Austria Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 29 June, 2000
|
 France |
200,000 | 2x Gold | 2001 |
France Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2001
|
 Germany |
150,000 | 1x Gold | 2003 |
Germany Sales: 150,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2003
|
 New Zealand |
7,500 | 1x Gold |
New Zealand Sales: 7,500
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of:
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|
 Switzerland |
25,000 | 1x Gold | 2000 |
Switzerland Sales: 25,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 2000
|
 United States |
500,000 | 1x Gold | 5 May, 2000 |
United States Sales: 500,000
Certification / note: 1x Gold
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 May, 2000
|
| Total sales | 907,500 | (in 6 countries) |
Total
Sales: 907,500
(in 6 countries)
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